From clothing retailers to restaurants and craft stores, educators are eligible to receive discounts and free food starting May 2

Published May 2, 2017 at 11:16 AM

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In this file photo teacher Ckaris Williamsin prepares her classroom at Douglass Elementary School in Houston September 7, 2005 in Houston, Texas. National Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off on May 8.

Teacher Appreciation Week doesn't kicks off until May 8, but educators across the country can begin scoring some sweet (and savory) discounts Tuesday.

From clothing retailers to restaurants and craft stores, educators are eligible to receive discounts and free food starting May 2.

Being a teacher is a tough job, so take some time to give a bit of gratitude to the men and women who are leading the students in your community and #ThankATeacher.

Below is a list of businesses that are showing their appreciation to the nation's teachers by offering them special discounts and freebies.

Barnes & Noble: Receive 25 percent off during Educator Appreciation Days and 20 percent off year round.

Chick-fil-A: Teachers can enjoy a free Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Mini's (3-count) or free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich on May 2 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. when they present a valid ID.

Chipotle: The popular chain is offering teachers a buy one/get one free deal with any entree order after 3 p.m. on May 2. Valid ID is required.

The Scholastic Store: Educators can download 100 free printable and five free posters for their classrooms during Teacher's Appreciation Week.

And it's not just on Teacher's Appreciation Week that educators can score deals. Below are a list of businessess offering teachers year-round discounts:

Aerosoles: Teachers take 15 percent off of in-store purchases of $39.99 or higher.

Adobe: Teachers and students don't need a coupon code to take 60 percent off a Creative Cloud purchase.

Banana Republic: Students and teachers with valid ID can get 15 percent off full-priced in-store purchases.

Caesar's Palace: Teachers are one of the groups elligible to receive 10 percent room discount at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Just select the educator widget during the booking process on the reservations homepage.

Costco: U.S. teachers who sign up for a new membership online will receive over $50 in exclusive savings.